Pregnant & TTC After a Preemie Check In 7/04/13

punky917 · July 2013

Welcome to the check in group for Pregnant After Preemie! This group is also for those who are actively trying to conceive, planning on it, or just thinking about it...

So, list your first name, due date if you're pregnant or ttc timeline, preemie's name and gestational age at birth as well as the reason for their prematurity.

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Congratulations to Alphaphi98 for her BFP!! She is due March 2, 2014!!

punky917-I had DD (Maxine) at 39w4d last week. She weighed 8lbs. 6oz. and was 20.5 inches!!! I am still in disbelief how far I made it considering cervix problems started at 21 weeks. I cannot thank you ladies enough for helping me through it all!

Last week Updates:

tlk432: one week away from RCS-so exciting!

sdtchica13: will have cervical check this week and hoping to get VBAC-crossing my fingers for ya!

L&R70707: continues to be on restricted activity and has had some contractions-please keep her in your thoughts and prayers

Bruton8288: passed 3hr GD test; growth US showed LO is in the 47th percentile; will discuss VBAC at next appt on 7/10

CurlingRocks: 28 weeks (prom milestone week) and still doing well!

adamnkel: took a fun road trip before LO arrives and has reached 31 weeks!

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Pregnant:

Sdtchica13, Carrie-DD Corrine Reese born at 29 weeks 6 days due to a placental abruption and pPROM, baby#2 EDD 7/11/13

tlk432: Trish-DS born at 34.5 weeks due to pProm and IC; baby #2 EDD 7/11/13

jlemo, Jenny- DS Hunter born at 35 weeks PTL, baby #2 EDD 7/18/13

MamaAnnabird, Anna -DS Isaac born 34 weeks due to PROM 8/23/11, baby #2 EDD 8/22/13

kwells1-DS George born at 31 weeks and 3 days due to PTL; baby #2 EDD 8/28/13

adamnkel: DD born at 35 weeks due to pre-e; Baby #2 EDD 8/31/13

L&R70707 - DS born 34w6days due to unexplained PTL, Baby#2 due 9/2/13

CurlingRocks, DS was born at 31w 3d due to officially to PTL following pPROM at 28w, but mama was on SBR for 6 months due to SCH, FVL, and Placental Abruption at 13w 4d; DD was a MMC delivered at 18w due to septate uterus; baby #3 due 9/17/13

littlerockflower-DS born at 29w due to Pprom, Baby#3 due 9/20/13

Bruton8288: DD Victoria born at 36w due to fetal distress,very low glucose levels,decrease fetal movement; Baby #2 EDD 9/22/13

Lyns0629: DD born at 31 weeks due to unexplained PTL; Baby #2 11/09/13

Bookywormone: DD born at 33w5d due to pre-e; Baby #2 EDD 12/12/13

hjweber- DD Hannah born 34w5d due to unknown cause; Baby #2 EDD 12/20/2013

vsalt31: DS Henry born at 31 3d due to unexplained prom; Baby #2 EDD 12/24/2013

SweetPeaKate: DS Liam born at 30 weeks due to HELLP; Baby #2 EDD 01/2014

Alphaphi98: DD Madeline born at 32 weeks due to unexplained PTL; Baby #2 EDD 03/02/14

TTCing:

Babymaxwell513: DS born at 30 weeks due to IC; start TTC summer of 2014

MinaE01: DS born at 32w3d due to spontaneous PTL; TTC #2 beginning June 2013.

KettBride: DS born 32w5d cause unknown; TTC baby #2 since May 26, 2013

alphaphi98: DD born at 32 weeks due to PTL for unknown reason

sabs0629: Sabrina-DS Noah was born at 28 weeks due to unexplained PTL

michelleigh24, Michelle TTC since 11/2/12, Jasper born at 36 weeks, due to short cervix, heavy bleeding through out pregnancy.

erikaja6, Erika - DS Jordan, born at 33 weeks due to IC

*Sweet Pea*, Jamie - DD Skylar, born at 29 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP

MaMaSzcz, Erica - DS, Grayson, born at 33 weeks due to prom and bifurcated uterus

MariaWaters- DD Gwenyth born at 34 weeks due to unexplained PTL.

GirlyGirl319, Danielle-DS was born at 33w4d due to infection in placenta

Thinking about/Planning on TTCing:

PhillyGal34: DS Evan born at 31 weeks due to severe pree

lolen88, Lauren - DS Tanner, born at 32 weeks due to unknown causes

OscarQ- Alison, TTC in 2012, DS Kevin born at 26 weeks due to pre-e.

GLGB- DS was born at 33 weeks due to unexplained preterm labor

nayandjosh- Renee- DS, Christian, born at 27 weeks due to abruption, TTC fall 2012

Mybb- DS born at 28w1d due to severe pre-eclampsia

APRILYN501- DD Kaylee born at 32 weeks 3 days after PROM

Ajgibson-Janeen, DD born at 25 weeks due to eclampsia. Pregnancy #2 ended in miscarriage

cfitz16, DS was born at 36 weeks due to pre-term labor. DD was born at 34 weeks when my water broke after being monitored closely, pelvic rest and progesterone shots.

Mommies (again)!

Punky917-DS Noah born at 26 weeks due to pPROM; DD Max born full term!

TriciaandSean-DS Kieran born at 34.5 weeks PTL; DS Bryce born full term!

BabyRolston1-Lindy- DD Natalie born at 29w 5d due to pre-e, DS Zachary born full term!

Mommy2CB, Kristin- DS born at 33 weeks 5 days due to PTL, DS2 born full term!

komurphy- DS & DD born at 27 weeks; DS born at 31 weeks due to bulging membranes and threat of a prolapsed cord

jteneback, DD was born at 34 weeks 3 days after pPROM; DS was born at 35 weeks!

sucrets4, Danielle - DD Emmalynn born at 33w due to pPROM, DD#2 born at 35w 5d due to Pprom

kelly321- My DD R was born at 34w1d due to HELLP, DD#2 born FULL TERM!

IncogNeato-DD born at 36 weeks due to PPROM, DD#2 born full term!

light52- DS2 was born at 35w 5d for no known reason, #3 born at 35w 4d

ericalee27, Erica - DS Quinn, born at 35w,4d due to pre-e. DS born full term!

eSynergy- DS was born at 36 weeks --- the reason is unexplained (just went into labor early), DS born full term.

Cara03-Cara, DS Jacob born at 24 weeks due to IC. DS Lucas born at 36w 2d

Angie637-DS Peyton born at 33 weeks due to pPROM. #2 and #3 born at 35w due to PPROM.

Lucy460-Lucy, DS #1 born at 35 weeks 4 days due to HELLP, DD born at 36w

Delphiaraven-Stacey, DS born at 34 weeks due to PROM, DS born full term.

Lili_h, Lili-DS Matthew born at 34 weeks 4 days due to PTL. DD born full term.

Amercana- identical twin girls born at 34 weeks 5 days, DS born full term.

Wally3, Eve- DS Johnny born 34w 3 days PROM, DS#2 born full term.

MeNV-Mel, Phinny born @ 34 weeks after water broke due to large fibroids, DS#2 born at 34w.

Kadyra-DS born at 36 weeks due to severe IUGR, DS was born at 32 weeks

Damabo80- DD#1 born at 31w due to HELLP/pre-e. DS born full term

katieguth- DD Melanie born at 31 weeks due to Severe Pre-E. DS born 8/15/12.

nat6102006-first DD born at 32 weeks due to shortened cervix/unknown preterm labor; DS born full term!

crazyanimals- DS, born 30w 1 day due to PTL then PROM, DS #2 born full term!

SnowPea25 - DS Baby N, born at 32 weeks due to severe pre-e. DD Baby A born full term!

KatFco- Katrina, DD Abby, 23w6d, unknown reason, DS, born FULL TERM!

weezie825 - DD, born at 33 weeks due to pPROM, DS born full term!

IrishSapphire- DS Aidan born close to 31 weeks (was not given a reason for him coming early), DD Noelle Elizabeth born at 34 weeks 6 days

becketts - DD Norah, born at 34 weeks due to severe pre-e, DD#2 born at 35w due to IGUR

jcsntms06, Jen - DD Annabelle, born at 33 weeks due to pre-e, DD#2 born 34w due to PTL

jaxlynn - DD Leigh, born at 35 weeks due to HELLP, DS born full term

Kimberlyd546 - DS Alex, born at 34 weeks due to pre-e , DS born full term

faeriequeeneonwow, Melissa - DD Sophie Jean, born at 30 weeks due to non-immune fetal hydrops, low amniotic fluid, and pre-e, DS born full term 1/26/12

alaratta1-DD Sophia born at 31 weeks due to PTL. DS born full term on 1/6/12

beachykeen1723, Rachel - DS Cooper, born at 30 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP, DD born at 36 weeks

beyoga, Deidre - DS Reid, born at 24 weeks due to unkown causes, DD born full term

albertabride06 - DS Dylan, born at 32 weeks due to short cervix/PTL, DD born full term!

ShannonSky, Shannon - DD Ellie, born at 33 weeks due to pPROM, DD born full term!

kar5162 - DS, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM, DD born full term!

mrsmikey, April - DS Eli, born at 32 weeks due to pPROM, DD born full term!

ijack, Ivory - DD Emma, born at 29 weeks due to placental abruption, DD #2 Quinn born full term!

njkaren, Karen - DS Brandon, born at 26 weeks due to fetal distress due to twin's loss at 20 weeks, DS #2 Wesley born full term!

LittleD8081 (formerly mrsfriend), Dawn Marie - DS Parker, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM, DS #2 Braden born full term!

justme04 - DS Ryker, born at 34 weeks due to severe pre-e and HELLP Syndrome, DS #2 Max born at full term!

lemen99, Kathy - DS Andrew, born at 26 weeks due to IC, DS #2 Elliott born at 35 weeks due to PTL and an unknown rash!

kamcfarlane, Kate - DS Ryan, born at 32 weeks due to placenta previa, DD Ellen born full term!

ctrickey03, Christina - DS #1 Michael, born full term, DS #2 Christian, born at 32 weeks due to polyhydraminos and IUGR, DS #3 Benjamin, born full term, DD Serenity born full term!

luvdv8 - DD, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM, DD #2 Elizabeth born full term!

Clotho!, Janet - DS Robbie, born at 34 weeks due to pre-e, DS #2 Simon, born at 34 weeks due to PIH and PTL, DS #3 Charles, born at 35 weeks due to PIH

mek10976, Megan - DS Simon, born at 32 weeks due to pre-e/pPROM, DS #2 born full term!

sweetpea18, Sara - DD Reese, born at 34 weeks due to pre-e, DD #2 Grier born full term!

magdalina.h, Maggie - angel baby Aidan, born at 28 weeks due to failed cord, DS #2 Lucas born full term!

Hailie, Meg - DS Nolan, born at 33 weeks due to pPROM, DD Maren born full term!

FemmeNat01, Natasha - DD Elena and DS Lucas, born at 33 weeks due to severe pre-e, DD#2 Alessandra born at 31 weeks due to HELLP/placental abruption

Gwenypher7, Jen - DD Abigail, born at 32 weeks due to HELLP/IUGR, DS Cullen born full term!

Heather1979, Heather - DD Olivia, born at 34 weeks due to pPROM/pre-e, DS George born full term!

Tierelieber, Stephanie - DD Charden, born at 30 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP, DD#2 Adrienne born full term!

IAM4UK - DD Katie, born at 33 weeks due to pre-e/IUGR, twins Abigail and Emily born full term!

Sweets2005, Katie - DD Abby and DS Brady, born at 32 weeks due to placenta previa/bleeding, DD #2 born full term!

mrssnflwr - DD born at 32 weeks due to unexplained PTL, DS born at 36 weeks!

ShanaNChris, Shana - DD Lily, born at 31 weeks due to pre-e/HELLP, DS Liam born full term!

Luvpinsanity, Ashley - DS Brennan, born at 35 weeks due to PTL, DD Addison born full term!

FaithRocks, Kelly - DS Trig, born at 32 weeks due to pre-e, PTL, and placental abruption, DS #2 Grayson born at 35 weeks!

Denesdia, Diane - DD Zoey, born at 25 weeks due to PTL, DS Ben born at 35 weeks!

sabloja - DS Hayden, born at 30 weeks due to pPROM, DD Madison born at 36 weeks!

RRHsMom - DS Ryan, born at 35-36 weeks, DD Meghan born full term!

msalinardi, Margot - DD Angelina, born at 26 weeks due to pre-e, DS Vincent born at 35 weeks due to pre-e, IUGR!

Aidge, Adrienne - DS Sam, born at 29 weeks, DS #2 Ben, born at 35 weeks!

mhop, Martha - DD Campbell, born at 27 weeks due to pre-e, DD #2 Maggie born full term

punky917 · July 2013

I have friends who had twin girls at 29 weeks. Two years later, they had another DD who was FT. The one thing I remembered her saying was that having a FT baby did not take away any of the guilt and trauma of having preemies. I did not truly know what that meant until this week.

A day after being home with Max, my son asks, "Was she born with two working eyes?" (He lost vision in one of his eyes due to ROP around 2 years old). I felt a sudden rush of emotions that mainly consists of guilt of my body having failed to keep him safe. I haven't stopped crying about what he asked every time I think about it.

I didn't really expect those feelings to go away just because I had a ft baby, but it's almost like it is worse because I was able to do it for one but not the other. Sorry about being such a bummer, but I knew you guys would understand. Maybe it's the hormones talking....

PhillyGal34 · July 2013

punky917:
I have friends who had twin girls at 29 weeks. Two years later, they had another DD who was FT. The one thing I remembered her saying was that having a FT baby did not take away any of the guilt and trauma of having preemies. I did not truly know what that meant until this week.
A day after being home with Max, my son asks, "Was she born with two working eyes?" (He lost vision in one of his eyes due to ROP around 2 years old). I felt a sudden rush of emotions that mainly consists of guilt of my body having failed to keep him safe. I haven't stopped crying about what he asked every time I think about it.
I didn't really expect those feelings to go away just because I had a ft baby, but it's almost like it is worse because I was able to do it for one but not the other. Sorry about being such a bummer, but I knew you guys would understand. Maybe it's the hormones talking....

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I'm happy you had a healthy full term baby but I am sure it isn't easy for you... and the hormones definitely don't help!!! I hope that things get easier as they go along... hugs! and congratulations!

Lovehavinggirls · July 2013

punky917:
I have friends who had twin girls at 29 weeks. Two years later, they had another DD who was FT. The one thing I remembered her saying was that having a FT baby did not take away any of the guilt and trauma of having preemies. I did not truly know what that meant until this week.A day after being home with Max, my son asks, "Was she born with two working eyes?" He lost vision in one of his eyes due to ROP around 2 years old. I felt a sudden rush of emotions that mainly consists of guilt of my body having failed to keep him safe. I haven't stopped crying about what he asked every time I think about it. I didn't really expect those feelings to go away just because I had a ft baby, but it's almost like it is worse because I was able to do it for one but not the other. Sorry about being such a bummer, but I knew you guys would understand. Maybe it's the hormones talking....

I'm sorry your going through this. I'm sure it's just hormones. I have never been through it but it sounds like it would be very normal to feel that way. Hugs.

Lovehavinggirls · July 2013

My trip to MA ended with a trip to LD. I woke up Monday morning at 5:30 with contractions and immediately started drinking water and continued to lay down. I spoke with my dr around 7 and told him I was out of town and having consistent contractions any where between 2 and 10 min apart. He told me to continue to drink water and rest for an hour and if they didn't stop to go to the local hospital. Dh didn't come on the trip with us so my mom brought me to the hospital and when we got there my contractions were 2 min apart. I was also throwing up so they gave me an Iv with fluids. I ended up have a UTI and getting a shot to stop the contractions which finally stopped 3 hours after I got the shot. Dh ended up renting a car so he could drive dd and I back to NY and we went to my dr on Tuesday afternoon. My dr said everything looks fine and I am not dilated at all so just to take it easy until I start feeling better. He was also going to send my urine out to be tested.

I am still having some contractions and feel really achy but nothing like Monday. Dd and I were suppose to go to a 4th of July party today but we are staying home instead and relaxing. It would be too much chasing her around at a party. I'll be 32 weeks on Saturday and my next dr appointment is the 15th.

LnR70707 · July 2013

punky917:
I have friends who had twin girls at 29 weeks. Two years later, they had another DD who was FT. The one thing I remembered her saying was that having a FT baby did not take away any of the guilt and trauma of having preemies. I did not truly know what that meant until this week.
A day after being home with Max, my son asks, "Was she born with two working eyes?" (He lost vision in one of his eyes due to ROP around 2 years old). I felt a sudden rush of emotions that mainly consists of guilt of my body having failed to keep him safe. I haven't stopped crying about what he asked every time I think about it.
I didn't really expect those feelings to go away just because I had a ft baby, but it's almost like it is worse because I was able to do it for one but not the other. Sorry about being such a bummer, but I knew you guys would understand. Maybe it's the hormones talking....

((hugs))

I hadn't thought about that yet, but I can certainly understand those feelings. I hope it gets a little better soon.

I had my 3rd trip to triage last night, but at least this time there seem to be some answers to the 20+ contractions I had in an hour....probable UTI (results will be in Friday). I'm irritated because I just had my OB check-up Tues. and they did a urine sample then, so I don't know if they didn't have full results back yesterday or the infection showed up after that, but I'm starting the antibiotics either way and have only had 1 contraction so far today. Other good news is the fFN was once again negative (which should get me past 33 weeks) and I was discharged on "activity as tolerated" so I'm not back on bedrest. I also saw the MFM yesterday morning and LO is estimated at 4lb12oz, so about 2 weeks ahead. Not that size equals maturity, but it does make me feel a little better if things were to suddenly start changing.

punky917 · July 2013

L&R70707:

((hugs))
I hadn't thought about that yet, but I can certainly understand those feelings. I hope it gets a little better soon.

I had my 3rd trip to triage last night, but at least this time there seem to be some answers to the 20+ contractions I had in an hour....probable UTI (results will be in Friday). I'm irritated because I just had my OB check-up Tues. and they did a urine sample then, so I don't know if they didn't have full results back yesterday or the infection showed up after that, but I'm starting the antibiotics either way and have only had 1 contraction so far today. Other good news is the fFN was once again negative (which should get me past 33 weeks) and I was discharged on "activity as tolerated" so I'm not back on bedrest. I also saw the MFM yesterday morning and LO is estimated at 4lb12oz, so about 2 weeks ahead. Not that size equals maturity, but it does make me feel a little better if things were to suddenly start changing.

Thanks, L&R! I am glad that you are finally getting some answers and that your fFN test was negative. Also great to hear that you are no longer on bedrest. Let's keep those darn contractions away!

Great job growing, LO! Keep it up!

punky917 · July 2013

adamnkel:
My trip to MA ended with a trip to LD. I woke up Monday morning at 5:30 with contractions and immediately started drinking water and continued to lay down. I spoke with my dr around 7 and told him I was out of town and having consistent contractions any where between 2 and 10 min apart. He told me to continue to drink water and rest for an hour and if they didn't stop to go to the local hospital. Dh didn't come on the trip with us so my mom brought me to the hospital and when we got there my contractions were 2 min apart. I was also throwing up so they gave me an Iv with fluids. I ended up have a UTI and getting a shot to stop the contractions which finally stopped 3 hours after I got the shot. Dh ended up renting a car so he could drive dd and I back to NY and we went to my dr on Tuesday afternoon. My dr said everything looks fine and I am not dilated at all so just to take it easy until I start feeling better. He was also going to send my urine out to be tested. I am still having some contractions and feel really achy but nothing like Monday. Dd and I were suppose to go to a 4th of July party today but we are staying home instead and relaxing. It would be too much chasing her around at a party. I'll be 32 weeks on Saturday and my next dr appointment is the 15th.

Oh my-what a scary ordeal you went through being out of town and all. What a relief to know that they were able to figure it all out and that your contractions stopped. Your 32 week milestone is just around the corner! Smile

punky917 · July 2013

PhillyGal34:
I'm so sorry you are going through this. I'm happy you had a healthy full term baby but I am sure it isn't easy for you... and the hormones definitely don't help!!! I hope that things get easier as they go along... hugs! and congratulations!

Thanks, PhillyGal! She is a keeper! Smile

sdtchica13 · July 2013

Hugs punky, I think it's normal to feel guilt over having a full term baby after a preemie, it makes you wonder what you did wrong the first time (the answer...absolutely nothing!).

sdtchica13 · July 2013

Adamkel and L & R, glad you guys a hanging in there and everything is okay!

Update on me...I am so freaking frustrated and disappointed. I had my 39 week appointment today and I have no progress, not even the tiniest bit dilated, they won't strip my membranes because I am GBS positive (which makes sense, but had not occurred to me), and I feel like my VBAC hopes are flying right out the window...little dude has exactly five days to get his teeny butt in gear or I will end up with an RCS, which is absolutely devastating to me.

it seems so unfair...with Corri, I would have given anything to not go into labor, and now, at over 39 weeks, all I want is to go into labor and see if my body can do what it's supposed to, and nada. I am incredibly discouraged :-(.

tlk432 · July 2013

punky917:
I have friends who had twin girls at 29 weeks. Two years later, they had another DD who was FT. The one thing I remembered her saying was that having a FT baby did not take away any of the guilt and trauma of having preemies. I did not truly know what that meant until this week.
A day after being home with Max, my son asks, "Was she born with two working eyes?" (He lost vision in one of his eyes due to ROP around 2 years old). I felt a sudden rush of emotions that mainly consists of guilt of my body having failed to keep him safe. I haven't stopped crying about what he asked every time I think about it.
I didn't really expect those feelings to go away just because I had a ft baby, but it's almost like it is worse because I was able to do it for one but not the other. Sorry about being such a bummer, but I knew you guys would understand. Maybe it's the hormones talking....

Oh, punky, I'm crying with you. Be nice to yourself. Easier said than done sometimes, I know. I'm thinking about you.

tlk432 · July 2013

adamnkel:
My trip to MA ended with a trip to LD. I woke up Monday morning at 5:30 with contractions and immediately started drinking water and continued to lay down. I spoke with my dr around 7 and told him I was out of town and having consistent contractions any where between 2 and 10 min apart. He told me to continue to drink water and rest for an hour and if they didn't stop to go to the local hospital. Dh didn't come on the trip with us so my mom brought me to the hospital and when we got there my contractions were 2 min apart. I was also throwing up so they gave me an Iv with fluids. I ended up have a UTI and getting a shot to stop the contractions which finally stopped 3 hours after I got the shot. Dh ended up renting a car so he could drive dd and I back to NY and we went to my dr on Tuesday afternoon. My dr said everything looks fine and I am not dilated at all so just to take it easy until I start feeling better. He was also going to send my urine out to be tested. I am still having some contractions and feel really achy but nothing like Monday. Dd and I were suppose to go to a 4th of July party today but we are staying home instead and relaxing. It would be too much chasing her around at a party. I'll be 32 weeks on Saturday and my next dr appointment is the 15th.

Wow, how very scary. I'm so glad they were able to stop the contractions. I couldn't imagine being far from home with that happening either. Good call on resting too. Stay little baby! I hope the rest of your pregnancy is uneventful.

tlk432 · July 2013

L&R70707:
((hugs))
I hadn't thought about that yet, but I can certainly understand those feelings. I hope it gets a little better soon.

I had my 3rd trip to triage last night, but at least this time there seem to be some answers to the 20+ contractions I had in an hour....probable UTI (results will be in Friday). I'm irritated because I just had my OB check-up Tues. and they did a urine sample then, so I don't know if they didn't have full results back yesterday or the infection showed up after that, but I'm starting the antibiotics either way and have only had 1 contraction so far today. Other good news is the fFN was once again negative (which should get me past 33 weeks) and I was discharged on "activity as tolerated" so I'm not back on bedrest. I also saw the MFM yesterday morning and LO is estimated at 4lb12oz, so about 2 weeks ahead. Not that size equals maturity, but it does make me feel a little better if things were to suddenly start changing.

Glad it seems that they're found the cause, but wish you didn't have to go through that in the first place.

tlk432 · July 2013

sdtchica13:
Adamkel and L & R, glad you guys a hanging in there and everything is okay!
Update on me...I am so freaking frustrated and disappointed. I had my 39 week appointment today and I have no progress, not even the tiniest bit dilated, they won't strip my membranes because I am GBS positive (which makes sense, but had not occurred to me), and I feel like my VBAC hopes are flying right out the window...little dude has exactly five days to get his teeny butt in gear or I will end up with an RCS, which is absolutely devastating to me.
it seems so unfair...with Corri, I would have given anything to not go into labor, and now, at over 39 weeks, all I want is to go into labor and see if my body can do what it's supposed to, and nada. I am incredibly discouraged :-(.

There is still hope! Things can change so quickly. I'm rooting for you!

tlk432 · July 2013

My update: baby boy is here, and came on his own before my scheduled RCS. I was in L&D Tuesday evening because I was feeling pinching feelings where I could imagine my cerclage being, and thought there was a possibility my water broke. I think it was my mucous plug, but nurse wanted to be sure. So I had the test done for that. While I was waiting for the results, I was having contractions, and during the peak of one, I felt a gush, and I was sure that now, indeed, my waters broke. The nurse came back to let me know the results, when I told her that I was sure that now my waters had broken. And sure enough they did. So baby boy got to pick his own birthday, and I had the c section that night. We're all doing well, home for a few days now. Baby boy was born at 38 weeks 5 days at 6lbs 2oz. Tiny. Only about a lb bigger than my early baby and was a month later!

punky917 · July 2013

tlk432:
My update: baby boy is here, and came on his own before my scheduled RCS. I was in L&D Tuesday evening because I was feeling pinching feelings where I could imagine my cerclage being, and thought there was a possibility my water broke. I think it was my mucous plug, but nurse wanted to be sure. So I had the test done for that. While I was waiting for the results, I was having contractions, and during the peak of one, I felt a gush, and I was sure that now, indeed, my waters broke. The nurse came back to let me know the results, when I told her that I was sure that now my waters had broken. And sure enough they did. So baby boy got to pick his own birthday, and I had the c section that night. We're all doing well, home for a few days now. Baby boy was born at 38 weeks 5 days at 6lbs 2oz. Tiny. Only about a lb bigger than my early baby and was a month later!

Congratulations! Enjoy every moment with your healthy and full term baby boy!

punky917 · July 2013

Thanks everyone for words of encouragement. I really appreciate it.

punky917 · July 2013

sdtchica13:
Update on me...I am so freaking frustrated and disappointed. I had my 39 week appointment today and I have no progress, not even the tiniest bit dilated, they won't strip my membranes because I am GBS positive (which makes sense, but had not occurred to me), and I feel like my VBAC hopes are flying right out the window...little dude has exactly five days to get his teeny butt in gear or I will end up with an RCS, which is absolutely devastating to me.
it seems so unfair...with Corri, I would have given anything to not go into labor, and now, at over 39 weeks, all I want is to go into labor and see if my body can do what it's supposed to, and nada. I am incredibly discouraged :-(.

I am so sorry that you are going through this! I felt exactly the same way when I had to get my CS because my body failed to go into labor with Max. However, there is still time so don't lose hope! I will be thinking of you and crossing fingers that you get the VBAC that you want.

sdtchica13 · July 2013

tlk432:
My update: baby boy is here, and came on his own before my scheduled RCS. I was in L&D Tuesday evening because I was feeling pinching feelings where I could imagine my cerclage being, and thought there was a possibility my water broke. I think it was my mucous plug, but nurse wanted to be sure. So I had the test done for that. While I was waiting for the results, I was having contractions, and during the peak of one, I felt a gush, and I was sure that now, indeed, my waters broke. The nurse came back to let me know the results, when I told her that I was sure that now my waters had broken. And sure enough they did. So baby boy got to pick his own birthday, and I had the c section that night. We're all doing well, home for a few days now. Baby boy was born at 38 weeks 5 days at 6lbs 2oz. Tiny. Only about a lb bigger than my early baby and was a month later!

Congrats on your new little peanut!

sdtchica13 · July 2013

punky917:
sdtchica13:
Update on me...I am so freaking frustrated and disappointed. I had my 39 week appointment today and I have no progress, not even the tiniest bit dilated, they won't strip my membranes because I am GBS positive (which makes sense, but had not occurred to me), and I feel like my VBAC hopes are flying right out the window...little dude has exactly five days to get his teeny butt in gear or I will end up with an RCS, which is absolutely devastating to me.
it seems so unfair...with Corri, I would have given anything to not go into labor, and now, at over 39 weeks, all I want is to go into labor and see if my body can do what it's supposed to, and nada. I am incredibly discouraged :-(.
I am so sorry that you are going through this! I felt exactly the same way when I had to get my CS because my body failed to go into labor with Max. However, there is still time so don't lose hope! I will be thinking of you and crossing fingers that you get the VBAC that you want.

Thanks! I honestly feel like a diick even whining about this because I am so happy that I made into term and honestly, still feel great (like I could honestly go two more weeks and feel okay), but it just feels like I am being cheated out of the birth experience I want for a second time. It was really hard to come to terms with having a c section last time, but I was okay this entire pregnancy knowing I would get to try for a VBAC, and I never imagined my body would just refuse to go into labor at the 11th hour!

MrsLaurenandDan · July 2013

So, list your first name, due date if you're pregnant or ttc timeline, preemie's name and gestational age at birth as well as the reason for their prematurity.

Hi! I'm Lauren. I had my son via Cesarean at 33w5d in September 2011. I had an irritable uterus and a +FFN, so they gave me procardia to try and stop the contractions. This caused him to go into distress, and he was born. He spent 3w in the NICU. I am currently 4w5d, and researching for an HBAC.

punky917 · July 2013

MrsLaurenandDan:

Hi! I'm Lauren. I had my son via Cesarean at 33w5d in September 2011. I had an irritable uterus and a +FFN, so they gave me procardia to try and stop the contractions. This caused him to go into distress, and he was born. He spent 3w in the NICU. I am currently 4w5d, and researching for an HBAC.

Congratulations! I will add you to the list. Happy and healthy 9 months to you!

punky917 · July 2013

sdtchica13:
Thanks! I honestly feel like a diick even whining about this because I am so happy that I made into term and honestly, still feel great (like I could honestly go two more weeks and feel okay), but it just feels like I am being cheated out of the birth experience I want for a second time. It was really hard to come to terms with having a c section last time, but I was okay this entire pregnancy knowing I would get to try for a VBAC, and I never imagined my body would just refuse to go into labor at the 11th hour!

Don't feel bad. I think we all have our ideas in our heads about how things should go and it's ok to feel disappointed when it doesn't go as planned. I know in the end that you will be happy about having your full term baby boy in your arms! Smile

jcsntms06 · July 2013

tlk432:
My update: baby boy is here, and came on his own before my scheduled RCS. I was in L&D Tuesday evening because I was feeling pinching feelings where I could imagine my cerclage being, and thought there was a possibility my water broke. I think it was my mucous plug, but nurse wanted to be sure. So I had the test done for that. While I was waiting for the results, I was having contractions, and during the peak of one, I felt a gush, and I was sure that now, indeed, my waters broke. The nurse came back to let me know the results, when I told her that I was sure that now my waters had broken. And sure enough they did. So baby boy got to pick his own birthday, and I had the c section that night. We're all doing well, home for a few days now. Baby boy was born at 38 weeks 5 days at 6lbs 2oz. Tiny. Only about a lb bigger than my early baby and was a month later!

Congratulations Mama!

Lovehavinggirls · July 2013

tlk432:
My update: baby boy is here, and came on his own before my scheduled RCS. I was in Lamp;D Tuesday evening because I was feeling pinching feelings where I could imagine my cerclage being, and thought there was a possibility my water broke. I think it was my mucous plug, but nurse wanted to be sure. So I had the test done for that. While I was waiting for the results, I was having contractions, and during the peak of one, I felt a gush, and I was sure that now, indeed, my waters broke. The nurse came back to let me know the results, when I told her that I was sure that now my waters had broken. And sure enough they did. So baby boy got to pick his own birthday, and I had the c section that night. We're all doing well, home for a few days now. Baby boy was born at 38 weeks 5 days at 6lbs 2oz. Tiny. Only about a lb bigger than my early baby and was a month later!

Congrats!

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